SPRING BRINGS: Companies That Care Day with Dr. Jennifer Olsen of Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers, Happiness Day, World Water Day, Trends in Well Home Design, Happiness Hormones
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This March episode of “Caregiving Club On Air,” host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, celebrates Companies That Care Day March 21 with an interview with Dr. Jennifer Olsen, CEO of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) which has a new report on its Innovation Lab pilot program to support hourly workers who are also family caregivers. (3:00) For Caregiver Wellness News, we highlight International Happiness Day March 20. Sherri shares information from her new book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life” on the difference between happiness and joy and since it is March National Nutrition Month, she talks about foods that promote happiness. Sticking with the nutrition theme, Sherri shares information on how 50% of Americas are dehydrated and why this hurts brain health for World Water Day March 22. For Companies That Care Day Sherri also focuses on the trends in the workplace to support employees who are caregivers, especially the 1 in 6 workers caring for an older loved one and the 23% of workers who are Sandwich Generation – caring for children and older parents or grandparents simultaneously. Sherri also highlights the findings from recent reports from Harvard, Care.com and RCI that showcase the innovation and benefit needs working caregivers want. (23:38) Dr. Jennifer Olsen, CEO – Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers interview (41:00) In the Well Home Design News Sherri shares her insights from recent reports and conferences including the trends from the Global Wellness Institute and the latest products and design for aging in place and creating wellness environments in our homes from the recent KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show). These include: cold plunges, air care and aromatherapy infused baths. (54:52) At the end, this episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It is how to harness the four feel-good hormones that promote more happiness. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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